Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 28 June.
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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup action - including the All Whites getting knocked out after they were beaten out by Belgium.

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Author and famed sports historian Joseph Romanos knows his way around New Zealand's top Olympic athletes - and he's ranked them in his new book.

Our Olympic Legends ranks New Zealand’s top 50 Olympians, from the 1900s to the high points of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Romanos joined Piney to explain further.

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A lock-down defensive effort on the Steel shooters by Mystics' goal keep Phoenix Karaka has been highlighted as key to the Mystic's ANZ Premiership title win.

Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson says Karaka's defensive efforts were crucial in the 56-46 win over the Steel.

She joined Piney to recap the action further.

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An opportunity missed for the Warriors after suffering a 26-24 loss to the Dolphins in Brisbane.

A late Sam Healey try gave the visitors a four-point lead with four minutes to play.

But the Dolphins regained their short kick-off, before Selywn Cobbo dotted down - the successful conversion sealing the home team's eighth straight win.

NRL commentator Matt Russell joined Piney to recap the results.

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The All Blacks and Wallabies have been given the go-ahead to create a significant new trans-Tasman sporting tradition, with ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches confirmed for 2027, 2029 and 2031.
 
All three fixtures will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.  

The Bledisloe Cup in those years will be a three-match series, remaining a two-test challenge in 2028 and 2030 due to the new Nations Championship. 

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joined Piney to discuss further.

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There's belief the All Whites will benefit from their latest World Cup experience.

They’ve been eliminated in the group stages of the 2026 tournament, taking just one point from their three matches.

NZ Men's U-20 national coach José Figueira joined Piney to recap what went wrong for the Kiwi side.

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Thousands of Kiwi fans have descended on Vancouver as the All Whites look to make history at the FIFA World Cup.

New Zealand must beat world number ten Belgium this afternoon, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage.

Flying Kiwis FC supporters group founder Matt Fejos joined Piney to discuss the mood ahead of the big match.

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The All Whites are hoping to make history today, as they stare down the barrel of their upcoming clash against Belgium.

The Kiwi side needs to secure victory today in Vancouver, or they’ll exit the tournament at the group stage.

Louis Verstraete plays for Auckland FC, but he was born and raised in Belgium, and he joined Piney to discuss the conflict.

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The All Whites are gearing up for their crucial match against Belgium in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

New Zealand will meet their 10th-ranked opponent in Vancouver this afternoon needing a win to progress to the knockout rounds for the first time.

British Columbia Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, Anne Kang, joined Piney to express her excitement in welcoming Kiwi fans to the region.

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Australia are eyeing history after advancing to the round of 32 at the Football World Cup.

A nil-all draw with Paraguay in San Francisco has secured the Socceroos a place in the knockout stages for a third time.

Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss further.

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The All Whites bid to upset 10th-ranked Belgium and advance to the knockout rounds at the Football World Cup is getting underway in Vancouver.

New Zealand start the match with two changes - Tyler Bindon replacing Michael Boxall in defence and Ryan Thomas coming into the midfield for Callum McCowatt.

All White Finn Surman joined Piney ahead of the big clash against Belgium.

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The All Whites have made two changes as they look to make history against Belgium at the Football World Cup.

Tyler Bindon has replaced Michael Boxall at centre-back, while Ryan Thomas comes into the midfield for Callum McCowatt.

New Zealand know anything else but victory will end their tournament.

Coach Darren Bazeley joined Piney to discuss.

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final and speculate about the upcoming All Blacks squad.

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Northland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie has welcomed a national grant programme designed to get more disabled people into para sports.

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Bupa New Zealand have joined forces to launch the PNZ Bupa Inclusive Para Sport Grant.

Cam Leslie joined Piney to discuss further. 

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The Warriors believe everyone at the NRL club understands their responsibility to their fans outside the Auckland region.

The Warriors play their first game at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch from 4pm when they meet North Queensland.

Former Warrior Mark Tookey joined Piney to discuss.

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Hearty celebrations from the Hurricanes as they toast their first Super Rugby title in a decade.

The Hurricanes have had a civic reception on the Wellington waterfront after thrashing the Chiefs in last night's decider.

Coach Clark Laidlaw it was special to win the title at their Hnry Stadium home.

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The Hurricanes will be celebrating hard today, following last night's victory over the Chiefs.

With the All Blacks squad announcement looming, it's likely last night's big win will be taken into account ahead of coach Dave Rennie's announcement tomorrow. 

Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Mils Muliaina and Jeff McTainsh joined Piney on The Rugby Panel to outline their predictions.

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Kiwi paracanoeist Finn Murphy is rising faster than even he expected.  

Just 12 months after making his international debut, he competed in the Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup in Germany, finishing second in a dead heat in the men’s KL3 200m final. 

His time of 44.91s saw him share silver with Brazil’s Miqueias Elias Rodrigues, while two-time Paralympic champion Serhii Yemelianov claimed gold in 44.14s. 

Murphy told Piney the result was pretty unexpected, as he thought he might need another season or two under his belt before he got into medal territo...

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 20 June.
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New Zealand's Sail GP team return to the waters of Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend. 

Penalties from their collision with France in Auckland, then subsequently missing the past four Sail GP regatta's has sunk the Black Foils to the bottom of the SailGP competition ladder. 

Co-CEO Peter Burling told Piney it’s definitely been a long time coming to get back on the horse, but it’s been amazing to see all the work each individual has been doing to get themselves ready. 

He says they’re super exc...

The All Whites are in a golden era. 

They made it through to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010 and drew 2-all in their first match with Iran. 

A large number of the team’s stars came through the Olé Football Academy, which was directed by Declan Edge between 2012 and 2020. 

Edge joined Piney to discuss what he saw in the players and how they’ve improved throughout their careers. 

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The Hurricanes are atop the table ahead of tonight’s Grand Final against the Chiefs. 

They’re clashing tonight at Hnry Stadium, both teams eager to take home the Super Rugby Pacific title. 

Japanese International Warner Dearns has arguably been the Hurricanes’ best player this season, but his sabbatical comes to an end after tonight’s clash. 

He joined Piney to reflect on his time in the capital and the team's success throughout the season. 

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Two Super Rugby Pacific teams desperate for a taste of silverware are ready for a final full of expectations tonight in Wellington. 

The Hurricanes want a second title in their trophy cabinet a decade on from their first, while the Chiefs head to the capital eager to convert lessons from a threepeat of finals defeats into a first title since 2013. 

Chiefs Halfback Cortez Ratima told Piney they’re pretty determined, and excited to have given themselves another opportunity to win the final. 

He says they’ve given themselves a chance to learn from the pas...

This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby semi-finals, the start of the World Cup and the NBA finals.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten underway, and it's likely to inspire young Kiwis to start training for future events.

To get ahead of the 2034 World Cup and beyond, coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith joined Piney to outline his tips and tricks.

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Former Silver Fern Anna Harrison is opening up about her new initiative designed to make motherhood more visible in sport and movement.

Red Thread was born from the belief that movement is about more than exercise - instead it's about connection, identity, wellbeing, and belonging.

She joined Piney to explain further.

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The All Whites are gearing up for their first proper World Cup match in North America.

The team is now into full preparation mode for the Iran match on Tuesday (1pm NZT), which is coming round fast.

Former All White Shane Smeltz joined Piney to preview the match.

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The Warriors won't be seeking clarity around a controversial referring call in their two-point NRL loss to the Sharks at Mt Smart.

Chanel Harris-Tavita was penalised for taking too long to take a goal-line drop-out, despite a contrasting message from the referee in the lead-up. 

Coach Andrew Webster labelled the decision the most unprofessional thing he's seen in the NRL.

Rugby league analyst Willie Poching joined Piney to recap the 'disappointing' loss. 

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Cam Roigard's defending his actions in the lead-up to their first try in the Hurricanes' emphatic Super Rugby semifinal win over the Blues.

The All Blacks halfback had fallen heavily after being clipped by Beauden Barrett while taking a high ball.

Standing up as both teams milled around the referee - Roigard before took a quick tap and raced up field, before Jordie Barrett dotted down.

Roigard joined Piney to discuss further.

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The White Ferns are preparing to start their defence of the T20 Crown.  

They begin their campaign against the West Indies tomorrow morning at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.  

Captain Melie Kerr joined Piney to preview the cup and detail their plans to go back-to-back. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th June 2026, Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The New Zealand great announced it overnight, retiring as New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer and arguably our greatest ever cricketer. 

Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, and Dylan Cleaver all join the show to offer their thoughts on Williamsons incredible career. 

And the Chiefs demolished the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Semi Finals, outside back Kyren Taumoefolau joined the show to recap his team's performance. 

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The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final. 

They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific.  

Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did. 

And in the second half, he says, they couldn’t get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing.  

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Kane Williamson’s impact on New Zealand cricket is being highlighted. 

The Black Cap announced his retirement from the international game overnight, stepping back ahead of the second match against England. 

Someone who may have watched Williamson more than anyone else is cricket author Dylan Cleaver, who told Piney that the cricketer definitely sits at either first or second in terms of the country’s all-time greats. 

“He’s a genius, and what he’s done at the crease over 16 years for New Zealand is unprecedented.” 

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Kane Williamson has padded up for the last time. 

He announced his retirement from international cricket ahead of the second test against England at Lords, bringing his highly successful over 15 year career to a close.  

One of Williamson’s earliest teammates was BJ Watling, who played in the same game in which Williamson debuted for the Northern Districts.  

Watling told Piney his skill was apparent pretty early on and it wasn’t long until he was straight into the runs. 

“I’m not sure if it was his first or second season, but...

The Kane Williamson era is over. 

The Black Cap is stepping away from international cricket ahead of the second test against England – pulling stumps on an extraordinary career. 

Williamson finishes with the most New Zealand test runs, most centuries and an astonishing average of 54.06. 

Neil Wagner —a long-time teammate of Williamson— told Piney he was meticulous about what he did, and the effort he put in was second to none.  

“I think he can look back, y’know, fondly and know he’s probably played arguably the biggest part ever in New Zealand cric...

Kane Williamson has pulled stumps, retiring from international cricket. 

The big question is, why now? 

Mid-series in England, with a mouth-watering test schedule over the next seven months, including a four-test tour of Australia —the one unconquered frontier for this NZ test team— and on the cusp of joining a very exclusive group of cricketers to have scored 10 thousand test runs. 

Why would Kane Williamson retire now? 

Firstly, he's never been motivated by his personal numbers. I don't think he could tell you how many test runs he's scored, but I reckon h...